Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation

Sevgi Öğüt; Gökçe Keçeci; Beste Çetin

Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the bibliometric characteristics of scientific publications on digital smile design (DSD) and to identify global research trends, leading journals, authors, institutions, countries, and frequently used keywords. Materials and Methods: This descriptive bibliometric analysis was conducted using data retrieved from the Scopus database. The search was performed using the term “digital smile design” in the title, abstract, and keyword fields. Only original articles and review papers published between 2014 and 2025 were included, while editorials, conference abstracts, and other publication types were excluded. Bibliometric indicators, including publication year, journals, authors, institutions, countries, citation counts, and author keywords, were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Data visualization was performed using Microsoft Excel. Results: A total of 104 publications involving 453 authors were included, with a mean of 4.36 authors per article. Scientific productivity showed a marked increase after 2019, peaking in 2024 and 2025. The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry were the most productive journals. Brazil, China, and the United States led in publication output, whereas Brazil, Italy, and the United States had the highest citation impact. The most frequently used keywords were “digital smile design,” “digital dentistry,” and “CAD/CAM.” Conclusion: The findings indicate a growing global interest in digital smile design and emphasize its integration with restorative and prosthetic dentistry. This study provides a comprehensive overview of current research trends and highlights potential directions for future research in digital dentistry.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Prosthodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sevgi Öğüt ^*
0000-0002-6785-3089
Türkiye

Gökçe Keçeci
0000-0002-4180-4289
Türkiye

Beste Çetin
0000-0002-5109-7987
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 9, 2026

Submission Date

April 20, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 27, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 1 Number: 1

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https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Öğüt, S., Keçeci, G., & Çetin, B. (2026). Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation. Journal of Odonto Science, 1(1), 10-17. https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL

AMA

1.Öğüt S, Keçeci G, Çetin B. Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation. JODS. 2026;1(1):10-17. https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL

Chicago

Öğüt, Sevgi, Gökçe Keçeci, and Beste Çetin. 2026. “Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation”. Journal of Odonto Science 1 (1): 10-17. https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL.

EndNote

Öğüt S, Keçeci G, Çetin B (May 1, 2026) Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation. Journal of Odonto Science 1 1 10–17.

IEEE

[1]S. Öğüt, G. Keçeci, and B. Çetin, “Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation”, JODS, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 10–17, May 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL

ISNAD

Öğüt, Sevgi - Keçeci, Gökçe - Çetin, Beste. “Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation”. Journal of Odonto Science 1/1 (May 1, 2026): 10-17. https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL.

JAMA

1.Öğüt S, Keçeci G, Çetin B. Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation. JODS. 2026;1:10–17.

MLA

Öğüt, Sevgi, et al. “Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation”. Journal of Odonto Science, vol. 1, no. 1, May 2026, pp. 10-17, https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL.

Vancouver

1.Sevgi Öğüt, Gökçe Keçeci, Beste Çetin. Scientific Productivity and Research Trends in Digital Smile Design: A Bibliometric Evaluation. JODS [Internet]. 2026 May 1;1(1):10-7. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA79EP38EL